Cosmetics Protection Apparatus for Bathing and Dressing

ABSTRACT

A method for preserving the state of facial cosmetics during bathing and dressing is disclosed. The invention being comprised of a partial head wrap with drawstring and flexible, waterproof substrate. A lower portion of said substrate having a mesh material for breathing comfort. Objects of the invention include preventing water from making contact with and chemically removing facial makeup as well as preventing clothing from making contact with and mechanically removing facial makeup.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to cosmetics. More specifically, it relates to a method for preserving facial cosmetics during showering and dressing.

BACKGROUND

Many who use facial cosmetics and hair enhancements, particularly those in the modeling and entertainment industries, often encounter situations that require quick changes of clothing and the need to shower without having to perform reapplications of makeup and hair. Exposure to warm water during a shower as well as tight articles of clothing during donning and dotting can strip makeup (such as lipstick and eyeliner) from the face and rearrange a person's hair into an unacceptable style.

Often times consumers need to try on articles of clothing (such as shirts and blouses) first before making a purchase without damaging them with traces of makeup and hair products on collars and neck lines. In addition, the popularity of hair extensions has become exponential over the last few years and users need a means to protect them from shifting or being pulled out during showering. Over the years, several inventors have made attempts to mitigate these issues through the introduction of protective hoods. U.S. Patent No.s D635295S1 and 4,887,316A granted to Oswalt et. al. and Morandini respectively disclosed makeup protectors comprised of hoods that encompasses the entire head unlike the present disclosure that teaches embodiments that cover certain portions of the head. U.S. Pat. No. 4,722,100A granted to Greer disclosed a makeup and clothing protector that encompasses a user's entire head rather than portions of the head like the current disclosure teaches. U.S. Patent No. 20090083893A1 granted to Bergman & Guidi disclosed a hair and makeup protector that also encompasses a user's entire head unlike the present disclosure teaches. U.S. Patent No. 20010037518A1 granted to Whitfield disclosed a hood-type makeup protector but it does not include drawstrings as the current disclosure teaches. As the cosmetics and hair industries continue to advance their product lines with the incorporation of new nano particles as well as more traditional organic ingredients, the need to preserve their applications as well as articles of clothing has become increasingly apparent.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The device herein disclosed and described provides a solution to the shortcomings in the prior art through the disclosure of a method for preserving makeup (such as lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, rouge and lotions) during bathing and dressing. An object of the invention is to prolong the life of makeup beautifications.

Another object of this invention is to provide a means to prevent water under pressure (such as water coming from a shower head during bathing) and splashes to come in contact with facial makeup. The invention includes a perimeter drawstring that fastens the apparatus on the frontal portion of the head redirecting water flow around and away from the face.

Another object of the invention is to provide a means to prevent articles of clothing (such as shirts and blouses) from coming in contact with makeup. The aforementioned drawstring also anchors the apparatus tightly to the head to prevent dislocation. This embodiment maintains a constant state of protection while a user pulls tight articles of clothing with tight, form-fitting neck lines over their head. It can also maintain its position and protection when a user pulls said tight-fitting clothing off.

Another object of the invention is to preserve users' vision while wearing the apparatus. A majority of the substrate is comprised of a finely-woven material that allows for translucency as well as water proofing allowing a user, to bath safely.

Another object of the invention is to maintain user comfort during use. A small mesh area is configured at the bottom of the apparatus allowing a user to breath easy.

It is briefly noted that upon a reading this disclosure, those skilled in the art will recognize various means for carrying out these intended features of the invention. As such it is to be understood that other methods, applications and systems adapted to the task may be configured to carry out these features and are therefore considered to be within the scope and intent of the present invention, and are anticipated. With respect to the above description, before explaining at least one preferred embodiment of the herein disclosed invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangement of the components in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention herein described is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present disclosed device. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction and methodology insofar as they do not depart from tie spirit and scope of the present invention. As used in the claims to describe the various inventive aspects and embodiments, “comprising” means including, but not limited to, whatever follows the word “comprising”. Thus, use of the term “comprising” indicates that the listed elements are required or mandatory, but that other elements are optional and may or may not be present. By “consisting of” is meant including, and limited to, whatever follows the phrase “consisting of”. Thus, the phrase “consisting of” indicates that the listed elements are required or mandatory, and that no other elements may be present. By “consisting essentially of” is meant including any elements listed after the phrase, and limited to other elements that do not interfere with or contribute to the activity or action specified in the disclosure for the listed elements. Thus, the phrase “consisting essentially of” indicates that the listed elements are required or mandatory, but that other elements are optional and may or may not be present depending upon whether or not they affect the activity or action of the listed elements.

The objects features, and advantages of the present invention, as well as the advantages thereof over existing prior art, which will become apparent from the description to follow, are accomplished by the improvements described in this specification and hereinafter described in the following detailed description which fully discloses the invention, but should not be considered as placing limitations thereon.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate some, but not the only or exclusive, examples of embodiments and/or features.

FIG. 1 showing a partial sectional view of the invention on a user.

FIG. 2 showing a side perspective view of the invention on a user.

FIG. 3 showing a front perspective view of the invention on a user.

Other aspects of the present invention shall be more readily understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the following detailed description, neither of which should be considered limiting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

In this description, the directional prepositions of up, upwardly, down, downwardly, front, back, top, upper, bottom, lower, left, right and other such terms refer to the device as it is oriented and appears in the drawings and are used for convenience only; they are not intended to be limiting or to imply that the device has to be used or positioned in any particular orientation.

FIG. 1 showing a partial perspective view of the invention on user comprised of a waterproof shell 3 being made of a lightweight, translucent waterproof material such as, but not limited to, Gortex™, Nylon, etc. and having a concave shape configured to receive a user's head 1. The figure also showing the invention having a drawstring 5 sewn into a perimeter of the apparatus and being made of a flexible, strand material such as, but not limited to nylon, rubber and the like. The apparatus having a spring-loaded, push-button cylinder lock 4 disposed to receive each end of said drawstring 5 therein allowing a user to adjust the tension creating a seal thereon. Other varieties of drawstring fasteners can include, but not be limited to Velcro™ tabs, wire crimps and the like. FIGS. 2 and 3 showing a front perspective view of the embodiment of the invention having a mesh panel 2 being made of a slightly rigid, net-like material such as metal or plastic wire and the like letting air pass through such as but not limited to layers of polyester, silk etc.

It is additionally noted and anticipated that although the device is shown in its most simple form, various components and aspects of the device may be differently shaped or slightly modified when forming the invention herein. As such those skilled in the art will appreciate the descriptions and depictions set forth in this disclosure or merely meant to portray examples of preferred modes within the overall scope and intent of the invention, and are not to be considered limiting in any manner. While all of the fundamental characteristics and features of the invention have been shown and described herein, with reference to particular embodiments thereof, a latitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosure and it will be apparent that in some instances, some features of the invention may be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth. It should also be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus for preserving facial makeup during bathing and dressing comprised of the following parts: a.) a waterproof shell; b.) a drawstring; and c.) a drawstring lock.
 2. The waterproof shell of claim 1 having a breathable mesh portion allowing a user to breath. 